Former Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim

CLOE POISSON / HARTFORD COURANT

Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim listens while his lawyer answers questions during a press conference in front of federal court in New Haven, where he was arraigned on federal corruption charges. His wife stands by his side. Ganim denied any wrongdoing.

Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim listens while his lawyer answers questions during a press conference in front of federal court in New Haven, where he was arraigned on federal corruption charges. His wife stands by his side. Ganim denied any wrongdoing. (CLOE POISSON / HARTFORD COURANT)

Bridgeport mayor Joseph Ganim makes a statement to the press in front of the federal court house in New Haven after his arraignment on a 24-count indictment on a variety of charges. His wife is to his right, and a supporter, Jim Foxx, holds a sign urging Ganim to fight the charges.

Bridgeport mayor Joseph Ganim makes a statement to the press in front of the federal court house in New Haven after his arraignment on a 24-count indictment on a variety of charges. His wife is to his right, and a supporter, Jim Foxx, holds a sign urging Ganim to fight the charges. (CLOE POISSON / HARTFORD COURANT)